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2024

April

Solana, the high-speed blockchain once hailed as an Ethereum killer, finds itself in choppy waters. After reaching an all-time high of $203 in March 2024, the cryptocurrency has experienced a significant correction, currently trading at $145. Analysts warn of a potential freefall, citing both external market forces and internal ecosystem woes. 
<h2 data-sourcepos="5:1-5:10" id="strong-solana-s-descent-a-shooting-star-loses-its-luster-strong">Solana’s Descent: A Shooting Star Loses Its Luster</h2> 
Technical indicators paint a bleak picture for Solana. Alan Santana, a prominent crypto analyst, points to the emergence of bearish candlestick patterns like shooting stars and inverted hammers, alongside declining trading volume. These signals suggest a potential loss of momentum and investor confidence. 
Further fueling the bearish sentiment, the broader cryptocurrency market has entered a correction phase. Bitcoin, the bellwether of the industry, has dipped from its highs, dragging other digital assets down with it. This market-wide pullback weakens the overall demand for Solana, pushing its price lower. 
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 <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/2734.png" alt="✴" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"> Solana 4X SHORT (222% Profits Potential) 
 Solana peaked March 2024, together with Bitcoin. One month later, April 2024, a market correction was confirmed. This is confirmed by the fact that support broke, in this case we have a “cap” pattern. 
 <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/2796.png" alt="➖" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"> Notice the shooting star,… <a href="https://t.co/JKynUDENJd" rel="nofollow">pic.twitter.com/JKynUDENJd</a> 
 — Alan Santana (@lamatrades1111) <a href="https://twitter.com/lamatrades1111/status/1789171666905387482?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow">May 11, 2024</a>
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<h2 data-sourcepos="11:1-11:69" id="strong-solana-s-internal-struggles-network-congestion-and-founder-feuds-strong">Solana’s Internal Struggles: Network Congestion And Founder Feuds</h2> 
Beyond external market pressures, Solana faces internal challenges that threaten its stability. The network has experienced periods of congestion, hindering transaction speeds and scalability. These hiccups undermine Solana’s core value proposition of being a faster and more efficient alternative to Ethereum. 
Adding fuel to the fire, recent public spats between founders of prominent Solana-based projects have cast a shadow of disunity over the ecosystem. Such internal conflicts raise concerns about leadership and the long-term viability of the platform. 
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full" src="https://www.tradingview.com/x/eO3GBYHv/" width="1835" height="883"> Solana: Can It Weather The Storm? 
The current situation presents a critical juncture for Solana. The cryptocurrency’s future hinges on its ability to navigate these challenges. 
On the one hand, some analysts remain optimistic. Investment giant Franklin Templeton recently identified Solana as a potential contender for the number three spot in the cryptocurrency market, highlighting its potential for long-term growth. 
Additionally, the upcoming Breakpoint conference in Singapore, a major gathering for the Solana community, could serve as a catalyst for renewed investor confidence. 
Solana’s story is far from over. Whether it emerges from this storm as a resilient leader or fades into the background remains to be seen. The coming months will be crucial for determining the cryptocurrency’s long-term trajectory. 
Featured image from Reformed Journal, chart from TradingView

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